I've had two Betta before, one last for almost 3 years and the other for 2.

I've had Colonel Tigh (The Colonel) for a little over a year now. When I got him I did exactly what I did with my old Betta, "Starter kit" tank, nice smooth shinny pebbles, fake plant, feed him some flakes every day, change half the water once a week, all the water once a month (room temp), and use the clarifying stuff that came with the kit....

He's always been a bit lazy, and he loves to hide in his fake plant but will come out if he sees me and when I feed him.

I recently got a 2nd fish, Mr. Lahey and when I compare the two I can't help but think the Colonel looks dull and old and I'm worried about him....